A new bookmobile is coming your way!

Monterey County Free Libraries is celebrating the arrival of a new 32’ bookmobile today.

The celebration begins with a Launch Party from 10-11 AM at Monterey County Free Libraries’ Administrative offices, 188 Seaside Circle, Marina. From there, the bookmobile will continue on a Whistle Stop tour visiting

10-11 Marina Branch Library (190 Seaside Circle) - Welcome Party

11:45-12:15 Spreckles Memorial Park (at Hatton Avenue)

12:35-1 Gonzales Branch Library (851 Fifth Street)

1:20-1:45 Soledad Branch Library (401 Gabilan Drive)

2:05-2:30 Greenfield Branch Library (315 El Camino Real)

3-4:30 King City Branch Library (402 Broadway) - Launch Party
Ribbon cutting by Supervisor Simon Salinas at 3:15

Refreshments and entertainment are planned for the Marina and King City celebrations.

The new bookmobile will house three Internet computers for the public and 3,000 library books, DVDs and talking books. It will serve the rural communities of south Monterey County beginning in August.

For more information, please call Monterey County Free Libraries at 831 883-7573 or click here.